Fish and Amphibians

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Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz have made headlines everywhere with what they recently announced in an exclusive interview. And while America is applauding their creation, the pharmaceutical industry digging for a lawsuit. The renowned doctors announced a project they have been working on for years has finally come to fruition, and it's users could not be more excited about it. Here is what Dr. Oz said: "Most people have now heard of cannabinoid oil, commonly known as CBD. However, not everyone knows how it works. Some older men and women see CBD as having the hallucinogenic effects like 'pot' or 'weed.' This causes a negative stigma. CBD actually has no THC whatsoever, which means there are absolutely no hallucinogenic effects. It is completely different. But there was still a problem with the CBD on the market... Although current companies have been selling CBD, the type of CBD is not potent enough to h...

There is evidence of a significant death rate among Malagasy snakes that attempt to eat the poisonous Asian common toad Life 16 February 2022 By Jake Buehler An Asian common toad i...

There's no denying the Apple Watch's popularity when it comes to fitness tracking. "Closing the rings" has more than entered the zeitgeist, and is one of the reasons we're anxiously awaiting the latest series. While Apple has made it enjoyable and easier to monitor our workouts, there are some limitations to the system. Sure, tracking your calories, steps and distance when out on a run is virtually seamless, but what about for watch wearers that take their training with a bit of iron? For those that favor strength training over other fitness disciplines, the ability to track your workouts with an Apple Watch is a little less cut and dried. But don't think you have to abandon your digital companion every time you lace up your gym shoes. With a little bit of digging — or a few minutes spent in the app store — you can train as hard as you'd like while still keeping proper records of your reps and sets. Here's the skinny on how you can utiliz...

Whale sharks are the biggest shark species in the world, and now scientists have found that the giant sharks are even more prodigious eating machines than previously thought. In addition to gulping down enormous mouthfuls of krill — tiny shrimplike crustaceans — whale sharks also swallow huge helpings of seaweed, enabling the aquatic giants to officially dethrone Kodiak bears ( Ursus arctos middendorffi ) as the world's largest omnivores.   Researchers made the discovery by analyzing whale shark ( Rhincodon typus ) skin samples collected near Western Australia's Ningaloo reef. These gargantuan sharks are the largest fish in the sea, weighing up to 40 tons (36 metric tons) and growing to about 40 feet (12 meters) long on average, according to the National Ocean Service . Until now, scientists thought that the gentle giants were primarily filter feeders, gaping their cavernous mouths wide to gulp in roughly 21,200 cubic feet (600 cubic meters) of water every ho...

A FOOTIE team has taken a battering before the season even starts with the delivery of toad-in-the-hole themed kit. Non-league Bedale AFC will rise to the occasion in shirts and shorts displaying the classic British dish. 1 Bedale AFC have donned kit that reflect their sponsor, sausage maker Heck Credit: Glen Minikin The sausage-and-batter-print outfits are complemented with green socks. To make matters worse, the goalkeeper's strip is modelled on a side order of mixed veg. Bedale, in the North Riding League, are notorious for having the worst kits in football — dreamed up by the club's sponsor, North Yorkshire-based sausage maker Heck. Strips included a hot dog shirt, a cheese grater kit and even see-through gear to remind men to get checked for the disease. But sales to fans have raised thousands of pounds for Prostate Cancer UK. Bedale chairman Martyn Coombes said: "We've been inundated with requests to buy them." They plan to donate £5 from...

Crab Houses Captain Dan's Crabhouse Eldersburg When we walked into this far-flung storefront in a Carroll County strip mall, we couldn't help but notice the bags of carryout orders behind the counter. Takeout steamed crabs and seafood are big business here. There's eat-in service, too, but we couldn't immediately see the dining room. Noticing our confusion as we entered through the bar, a friendly cashier directed us to a solid door that opened to a connecting room with about 10 tables. It's a bare-bones but cheery space with a mural of docked boats and photos of crab house scenes. Depending on the time of year, the cooked-to-order crabs are a mix of Maryland, Virginia, and Louisiana hard shells dusted with the kitchen's own seasoning. And the restaurant's crab expertise is evident. After all, owner Dan Schuman, who runs the crab house with his brother, Mike, has been in the business since 1971, putting ti...

Oceans cover nearly three quarters of our planet, but very little of what lies under the water's surface is explored or well understood. Here are a few fascinating facts about this vital ecosystem that will make you appreciate our blue planet even more. Credit: iStock 1. There's really only one ocean, not seven While ancient and modern cultures divided and named the seas of the known world, there's technically only one global ocean. The Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Southern basins all exchange water via currents that move around the entire Earth. This means that changes in one region can affect the others. Credit: iStock 2. Most of Earth's life is aquatic Scientists estimate that up to 80% of the planet's life is found under the surface of the ocean. But we only know a small fraction of that mind-boggling biodiversity. According to the World Register of Marine Species, there are about 250,000 accepted mari...

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A group of fishermen were shocked when they pulled up a magnificent giant Pacific octopus while fishing for crabs off the coast of Newport, Oregon, viral video shows. Footage taken by fisherman David Miller shows the massive octopus tangled in a crab pot, as his crewmates struggle to pull out its tentacles. "That's impressive," one remarks, as they watch the sea creature ooze around the boat before they released it back into the water. The giant Pacific octopus is widely distributed throughout the north Pacific. When they are encountered by humans, it's often because they are found clinging to crab pots, according to Oregon State University. Credit: David Miller via Storyful Video transcript - Oh my god. Look at him compared my foot. Are you video taping me? I'm going to chuck him. - I was just going to say, let's throw him back in. - Oh, for sure. We don't want to kill him anyhow. - I've got a video going. - All right. - Let's see if I can g...

One of the first Northern California locations of a popular seafood restaurant chain has shut down abruptly, leaving customers shocked and saddened. Fish Market at 3775 El Camino Real in Santa Clara has served its final meals. The president of the chain, Dwight Colton, acknowledged the sudden nature of the closure in an announcement on the restaurant's website. "With the uncertainty of the economic times and the current labor shortage, our ownership has decided that we will permanently close our Santa Clara location. We realize that this is an unexpected development, and I can assure you that we have explored every option to avoid making this decision," the statement reads. Fish Market's Santa Clara restaurant opened in 1979. Longtime customers sounded off with disappointment on the location's Facebook page. "My heart is saddened to hear this. The Fish Market has been in my family since the late 70s when my mother took me there for the first time when I was i...

In the hills of Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest, Ecologist Marcio Pie was ready to forsake his research expedition. Dozens of flea toads surrounded him but he could only hear their characteristic chirps when he stopped for 15 minutes and remained completely still. These frogs may be the smallest vertebrates in the world, at roughly the size of a grain of rice. They are colored dark brown, the same color of the leaf litter they live under in cloud forests at high altitudes. And while their mating calls pack a surprising volume for something that small, they will clam up whenever they sense nearby footsteps, which might sound like an earthquake-like rumble. "Once I fell asleep waiting for it to start calling," says Pie, an ecologist at Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom. "Then it starting calling in my dreams and I woke up." When he did finally find flea toads, Pie observed something strange. They could jump like other frogs when frightened, but they couldn...

Common Name : Bearded Dragon Scientific Name : Pogona Type : Reptiles Diet : Omnivore Average Life Span : 4 to 10 years Size : 18 to 22 inches Weight : 10 to 18 ounces About bearded dragons The bearded dragon lives up to its name: Like a dragon, it's equipped with armor of spiny reptilian scales, which include a "beard" of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood. There are eight species species of bearded dragons recognized today, all of which are affectionately called "beardies." Among the most popular pet reptiles, bearded dragons tend to be gentle, inquisitive, and active during the day. The central bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps , is the most common species to have as a pet. Habitat In the wild, bearded dragons' range extends across most of Australia. They typically prefer to stick to warm, arid areas: deserts, subtropical woodlands, savannas, and scrublands. In the 1960s, Australia banned the export of wild bearded dragons; however,...

To some parents, finding out their kid wants a pet frog may be thrilling. To others, it's unnerving. As it turns out, frogs (and toads) make great pets. Compared to dogs and cats, they are incredibly low maintenance. There are certainly frogs that require more attention than others, so we rounded up ten frog species that make good pets for kids, as well as everything you need to know about caring for them. These frogs (and toads) require very little upkeep beyond maintaining a specific temperature and humidity, and they tend to be pretty resilient. Our biggest piece of advice: Research the type you buy. Frogs aren't dogs, but each species has unique needs that must be met. Note: The CDC doesn't recommend amphibians or reptiles as pets for kids under the age of 5 . RELATED: The 11 Best Pet Fish to Start Your Freshwater Aquarium WHAT ARE FROGS? A good question! Frogs are amphibians. This means they can't regulate their own body temperatures and start life...